Mary H. “Marion” Neaton, age 81, of Watertown, died peacefully at home Friday, July 25, 2008.

She was born Jan. 14, 1927, to Ben and Mary (Reis) Cobian in River Falls, Wis.

Upon moving from River Falls to St. Paul as an adult, Mary was employed as a seamstress for Butwins.

She was united in marriage to Joseph F. Neaton in October of 1963.

Mary was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the pro-life movement.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, and friend.

Mary was actively involved in 4-H homemakers. She served as an election judge in Hollywood Township for many years. She enjoyed exhibiting at the Carver and Wright county fairs, and was honored as the longest continuous exhibitor at the Carver County Fair.

Mary loved to dance and play cards. She was known for her baking, especially apple pies, fudge, and divinity candy.